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Powering the Future:Why your next car might be electric
Josha MacNab, Associate Director, Sustainable Communities
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The Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute is an environmental nonprofit think tank with 55 staff in nine offices across Canada. We work to advance sustainable energy solutions through innovative research, education, consulting and advocacy.
Climate Scientists
46%
Other18%
MBAs5%
Engineers31%
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Pembina’s Work with Communities
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B.C.'s 2009 GHG Emissions
Light-duty vehicles
Heavy-duty vehicles
Off-road vehicles
Other transportation
Rest of B.C.'s Emissions
Bigger Picture
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Electric VehiclesNot a silver bullet
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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Powering the Future What’s in a name?
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Battery Electric Vehicle
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Powering the Future Environmental Benefits
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9Top Five Reasons Why Electric Vehicles are Right for B.C.
1. An EV emits 80% less GHGs, relative to conventional car in BC
About 93% of electricity generated in BC comes from renewable sources
2. Drivers of electric vehicles will pay much less in carbon tax
3. 95% of all urban car trips are less than 30km
4. British Columbians are ready to adopt green technologies
Higher uptake of hybrids than national
5. Local governments are already showing leadership
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Powering the Future Getting charged up
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Powering the Future How much will it cost?
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Powering the Future Seamless transition
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Powering the FutureOutreach
Top Actions to Encourage EVs:
• Municipal Operations
• E.g. fleet purchases, charging at civic buildings
• In the Community
• E.g. parking by-laws, new construction zoning, targets
• Education
• E.g. outreach plan
Pembina is continuing to fundraise to work with local government EV leaders.
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Powering the FutureIn British Columbia
• MetroVancouver
• Pembina Institute
• Community Energy Association
• Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association
• Electric Mobility Canada
• Provincial Government
• BC Hydro
• UBC
• BCIT
• Many local governments (Surrey, Vancouver, etc.)
• Others…
Many players are involved in advancing electric vehicles in BC:
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Project Get ReadyVancouver
• Brian Beck, City of Vancouver
• Clay Howey, BCIT
• Pembina Institute
• Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association
• Electric Mobility Canada
• Rapid Electric Vehicles
• Big Green Island
Non-profit initiative led by the Rocky Mountain Institute to help North American cities prepare for the smooth introduction of electric vehicles. Vancouver and BCIT signed an MOU to start an official Project Get Ready-Vancouver steering committee to help Vancouver create short, medium and long-term plans to introduce electric vehicles in the city.
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Thank you!
Josha MacNab
Associate Director, Sustainable Communities Group
604-874-8558 x 224
www.pembina.org